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11-20-2011, 09:17 PM #1
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Thanked: 0Sheafworks Adamantine Edge "two-pack"
I couldn't be any newer to this but I've had the hankering to learn this fine skill for a while and I picked up a couple neat looking razors today at an estate sale today. I'd like to solicit the forums expertise for the approximate age and value of these razors. I bought a two-pack in the original box. They have "ADAMANTINE EDGE" etched on the blade and "WM GREAVES&SONS\SHEAFWORKS\SHEFFIELD" on the side of the tang. I collect and restore vintage hand tools so I know fine craftsmanship and good condition when I see them. Both of these razors have almost zero rust (one small surface spot) and absolutely no pitting. I'm a real sucker for old steel, I love to think about the history these tools have been through. Any insight is appreciated, thanks in advance.
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11-20-2011, 09:29 PM #2
Well...first, they're wonderful. Rough guess on date of manufacture -- 1850's. We're not allowed to offer valuations in the forums, but... let's just say they're pretty damn nice -- real nice -- not to mention a matched set in the original box. Very sweet, nice catch.
Don't get hung up on hanging hairs.
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11-20-2011, 10:12 PM #3
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Thanked: 0Thanks for the quick reply Stimpy. So I did pretty good picking up the pair in the original box for $10?
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11-20-2011, 10:16 PM #4
That's the sort of deal we all dream about. Well done! Get them pro honed and you'll be set.
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11-20-2011, 10:34 PM #5
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Thanked: 0AWESOME, I love a good deal so I'm glad to hear that my "cheap" entry into this great art form was the deal of a lifetime!
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11-20-2011, 10:59 PM #6
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11-20-2011, 11:15 PM #7
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Thanked: 94$10? $10 lousy dollars!!!
You are a lucky SOB!
Great score!
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11-21-2011, 12:06 AM #8
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Thanked: 0Now, I'm KICKING myself for not buying the other one they had, it was in the original box too but it had a broken handle scale. I think they wanted $10 for it. Well, I guess I'll be lurking around this forum a lot in the near future while I figure out how to clean, restore, and most importantly USE the damn thing! Thanks for all the replies.
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11-21-2011, 12:17 AM #9
Welcome to SRP. Very nice score. Check the wiki it will have all the info on maintaining those blades. Doesnt look like they need a clean up so i would leave them as is. Get them honed by a pro here and enjoy.
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11-21-2011, 12:44 AM #10
You will absolutely love them! I have a Greaves & Sons (Sheaf Works) 13/16 smiling wedge, which took on the most fabulous polish imaginable, and gives a truly buttery shave.